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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has issued a directive on the launch of a tree planting festival on the occasion of the upcoming lunar New Year holiday to commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh. On November 28, 1959, President Ho Chi Minh wrote an article which was published on Nhan dan (People) newspaper, stressing the significance of tree planting to each person, each family and the entire nation. Since then, the tree planting festival has become a custom practice whenever a new year comes. Tree planting and afforestation activities have been conducted in a widespread and effective manner and greatly helped with environmental protection and socio-economic development in Vietnam. To promote positive results and address shortcomings, MARD requested the People’s Committees of provinces and cities to direct their localities to map out plans on tree planting and afforestation following the 2016-2020 … [Read more...] about Tree planting festival on lunar New Year occasion launched

Community Panasonic celebrates 100th anniversary by planting 100,000 trees Hung Le Monday, May 21, 2018,23:22 (GMT+7) Panasonic celebrates 100th anniversary by planting 100,000 treesHung Le Participants plant a tree at the event - PHOTO: COURTESY OF PANASONIC VIETNAM Panasonic in cooperation with the Vietnam Environment Administration (VEA) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Dong Nai Province late last week presented 25,000 trees to Tan Phu protection forest, taking to over 100,000 the number of trees donated in the annual tree planting program of “Panasonic for a green Vietnam” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company’s establishment this year. “Panasonic for a green Vietnam” is one of the meaningful environmental activities of Panasonic in Vietnam. The company has since 2014 donated trees to four provinces in the north – Thai Binh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and … [Read more...] about Panasonic celebrates 100th anniversary by planting 100,000 trees

Flamingo Dai Lai Resort has received new records from the Vietnam Record Organisation, bringing the resort’s total number of awards and special records to 46. Trees and more trees: A panoramic view of the Forest in the Sky building.-Photo courtesy of the resort Located by Dai Lai Lake in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, the site is attractive to tourists thanks to its beautiful landscape, professional tourism services and luxurious accommodations. Among the records, three were given to Forest in the Sky building-the building has the largest number of plants in Vietnam, the largest hanging garden in Vietnam and the largest spa area- the SEVA Spa & Beauty Destination. Flamingo Resort Dai Lai Resort was also granted the record for winning the largest number of architectural awards in the country. The records were announced at the grand opening ceremony of the Forest in the Sky building organised last week. Addressing the ceremony, Nguyen Van Tuan, head of the … [Read more...] about Resort wins record for having most plants in Vietnam

Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Nearly 500 plants from five species were planted on Saturday on 10,000 hectares of a forest in Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve, recognised in 2012 by UNESCO as one of eight biosphere reserves in Việt Nam. The forested area will help prevent soil erosion, create a suitable habitat for wildlife, and mitigate the effects of climate change. To ensure that the forest develops well, it will be taken care of for at least four years by Gaia Nature Conservation, which is supported by Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve and EXO Travel. Caretakers will participate in periodic surveys about the ecosystems of the new forest. Survey activities will include creating a list of plant and animal species, measuring tree height and foliage coverage, observing vegetation coverage, and taking photos to monitor changes. The forest plantation and monitoring programme, initiated by Gaia Nature Conservation, is supported by Đồng Nai … [Read more...] about New plants ensures biodiversity in Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve

Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Located 48km west of the capital city Hà Nội, the serene forest of Ba Vì National Park contains a world of greenery and peace away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Once a forbidden forest, Ba Vì National Park is now open to nature-lovers and travel-addicts to explore. Fifth-grader Trần Lê Sơn Tùng and his friends from Ban Mai Primary School in Hà Nội went on an eye-opening school trip to visit the park. Tùng and his classmates marveled at the magnificent scenery they saw for the first time with the guidance of a forest ranger, whom they called a “forest police.” Thanks to the “forest police,” the children enjoyed their experience and learned about the charming mountainous area. Yet it would be a terrible mistake to view Ba Vì National Park no more than a pretty, large green park. Dr. Nguyễn Phi Truyền, manager of Ba Vì National … [Read more...] about Ba Vì draws tree-hugging tourists